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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.69, 1,100.73 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.69, 1,100.73 and 246.67 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.69 : 1,100.73 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.69/1,100.73 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.69x = 1,100.73 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.69x = 271,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,517.07/733.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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